TO SIR MICHAEL

TO SIR MICHAEL

“Hail, Sir Michael, Liege Lord of Hampton.

We celebrate gladly another year since Thy birth.

May each year make Thee more healthy and wealthy,

And vastly increase Thy Personal Net Worth.

May the yield of Thy fields be ever more fruitful.

May Thy serfs and vassals be respectful and fearful.

May they be happy to work for naught but a turnip,

And, if not, then mayest Thou give 'em an earful.

May Thy castle be warm, dry, well-defended,

By the renowned and fearsome Roly the Dread.

May Thy Lady Louise grow evermore lovely,

And mayest Thou sleep safe and sound in Thy bed.

Mayest Thou not have too many dragons to conquer.

But mayest Thou slayest all where there is need.

And mayest Thou live happy now and hereafter,

In peace and grace of word and deed.

Ffion